($168+) Richmond, VA to Durham, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Durham, NC

Full-service movers for the 150-mile relocation from Richmond, Virginia, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $677 and $4,748. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $290 - $1,932, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Richmond typically charge a base rate around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Richmond to Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $677 - $2,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $3,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,722 - $4,748

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Richmond to Durham.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Durham, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Durham, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Durham?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in North Carolina Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

How much do local movers cost in Richmond, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Richmond to Durham with a local mover averages $1,192 - $3,503. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Richmond, VA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Durham, NC

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $807 and $2,104. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Durham. If you go over that window, storage in Richmond adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $807 - $1,278
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,016 - $1,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,297 - $2,104

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $676 in Richmond, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $145 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Durham, NC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to Durham?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Richmond, VA to Durham, NC

A rental truck for this 150-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $177 and $385. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $46 - $53
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Durham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $177 - $305
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $192 - $342
• 4+ bedrooms: $215 - $385

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $145 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $63 and $314 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $46 - $53 in fuel for the 150-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $676 in Richmond, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Durham?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Richmond, VA to Durham, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Richmond, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Durham, North Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $774 and $1,480.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Richmond to Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $712 - $1,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $774 - $1,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,048 - $1,754

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $676.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Durham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Durham, NC

Good news for your budget: Durham isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Richmond. Cost of living index runs 99 there against 95 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 51/100 and 51.55/100 here versus 30/100 and 45.28/100 there.